Orland Park Theatre Troupe Holds Auditions for "Beauty and the Beast"

The Village of Orland Park Theatre Troupe will hold auditions for a Disney favorite, "Beauty and the Beast," on Sunday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Dec. 19 at the Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane.

On December 18, children ages 6-15 may audition from noon to 5 p.m. with adults auditioning from 7- 10 p.m. On December 19, there will be a second night of adult auditions from 7- 10 p.m.

All performers must bring sheet music with 16 measures of a prepared piece and be dressed for a dance audition. Music does not need to be from a particular show.

"Our spring musical is always the village's biggest show of the year," said Resident Producer/Director Frann Carnivele. "We are very excited to present 'Beauty and the Beast' and invite everyone near and far to audition. This area is a wealth of musical theater talent and we look forward to assembling a phenomenal cast."

Rehearsals will be held three times a week from January 5 - March 23 at the Cultural Center. Sunday rehearsals will be from noon to 4 p.m. and Monday and Thursday rehearsals from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Performances will be March 23, 24, 25 at 7 p.m. and March 26 at 2 p.m. at the Carl Sandburg High School Performing Arts Center.

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" features music by Alan Menken with lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. The story is based on the book by Linda Wolverton. It was originally directed by Robert Jess Roth and was originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions.

For more information, call the Village of Orland Park Recreation Department at (708) 403-7275.